About Jan Cools
Lived 1918 – 1989 (aged 71). Jan Cools was a Belgian athlete.
Jan Albert Elisa Cools (1 October 1918 – 23 October 1989) was a Belgian wrestler. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. Cools died in Antwerp on 23 October 1989, at the age of 71.
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Who was Jan Cools?
Belgian wrestler (1918-1989)
When was Jan Cools born?
Jan Cools was born on 1 October 1918 in Antwerp.
When did Jan Cools die?
Jan Cools died on 23 October 1989.
What was Jan Cools's occupation?
Jan Cools was an athlete.
What nationality was Jan Cools?
Jan Cools was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Cools. https://biography.guide/jan-cools/
MLA: "Jan Cools." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-cools/.
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